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2002 studio album by Kathy Troccoli
The Heart of Me Released September 24, 2002 Studio
Fun Attic Studio (Franklin, Tennessee)
House of Big and Sound Kitchen (Nashville, Tennessee)
Scrimshaw Sound (Antioch, Tennessee)
Genre CCM , Christian pop , inspirational Length 43 :46 Label Reunion Producer
Christopher Harris
Nathan DiGesare
The Heart of Me is the twelfth studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Kathy Troccoli . It was released on September 24, 2002, by Reunion Records .[ 1] [ 2] The album earned Troccoli her third Grammy nomination (her first since 1988) for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 45th Grammy Awards .[ 3] The Heart of Me debuted and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
Title Writer(s) 1. "Take Me Higher" Kathy Troccoli , Bruce Sudano , Alisa Gyse, Nathan DiGesare3:41 2. "You're the Heart of Me" (*) Ty Lacy, Sam Mizell, Steve Siler 4:10 3. "All for the Life of Me" (*) Don Koch, Tony Wood , Brian White 4:36 4. "Ever Since the Day" K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare, Mike Norello 3:57 5. "Love Has Come" K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare, Matt Maher 5:06 6. "A Love That Won't Walk Away" T. Lacy, Jess Cates 3:55 7. "Heaven Knows" K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare 5:18 8. "He Will Shelter You" (*) T. Lacy, Arnie Roman 3:50 9. "Just Like You" M. Maher 4:01 10. "You're Still God" (*) K. Troccoli, Dorothy Ophals 5:12
Note : (*) - tracks produced by Christopher Harris; all remaining tracks produced by Nathan DiGesare.
Kathy Troccoli – vocals
Nathan DiGesare – synthesizer programming, arrangements, string arrangements
Bernie Herms – synthesizer programming, string arrangements
Mike Lorello – synthesizer programming
Kent Hooper – keyboards, programming
Pat Coil – acoustic piano
Gary Burnette – guitars, resonator guitar
David Cleveland – guitars
Jerry McPherson – guitars
Mark Hill – bass
Chris Kent – bass
Craig Nelson – bass
Jackie Street – bass
Dan Needham – drums, hand drums, percussion
Scott Williamson – drums
Eric Darken – percussion
Taylor Harris – percussion
Craig Alea – string arrangements
The Nashville String Machine – strings
Alisa Gyse – backing vocals
Leann Albrecht – backing vocals
Matt Baugher – backing vocals
Lisa Cochran – backing vocals
Chris Harris – backing vocals
Felicia Sorensen – backing vocals
Justin Unger – backing vocals
Matt Baugher – executive producer
Dean Diehl – executive producer
Jason McArthur – A&R
Nathan DiGesare – producer (1, 4-7, 9), engineer
Christopher Harris – producer (2, 3, 8, 10)
David Schober – engineer, mixing
Kent Hooper – engineer, mixing
Todd Robbins – engineer
Dave Dillbeck – engineer
Kevin Pickle – assistant engineer
PJ Heimmernman – production coordinator (2, 3, 8, 10)
Trevor Kirk of Cross Rhythms rated The Heart of Me 9 out of 10 saying that "throughout the album, every song is a strong one. Kathy has several songwriting credits, notably on 'Heaven Knows' and the closer, 'You're Still God,' a five minute-plus paean of praise to her Saviour. Definitely recommended."
Chart (2002)
Peak position
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard )[ 5]
37
Year
Singles
Peak positions
CCM Inspo
2002
"All for the Life of Me"
4[ 6]
2003
"You're the Heart of Me"
18[ 7]
Studio albums Christmas albums Compilation albums